This 30-minute module provides learners with an introduction to sustainable procurement and supply chain, and discusses the importance of them both in building a circular economy. It outlines sustainable procurement fundamentals: definition, principles and legal policy frameworks and discusses the integration of sustainability in supply chains, ensuring ethical and environmentally responsible sourcing. Case study examples are provided to support learning.
The drive for introducing sustainable corporate practices into the workplace is intensifying; departments and employees alike have a responsibility to equip themselves with the knowledge and understanding they are going to need to embrace and support new and better ways of working. Read on for more information about this module and its learning outcomes.